Greg Sarris, Chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, discussed his latest novel, The Forgetters, in conversation with Jane Ciabattari at The Chan National Queer Arts Center on February…
By Jan Wahl– One of the most fascinating, lovely men I ever knew was Jacques Mapes. Google his name and you will see that he is most often listed as…
By Gary Kramer– The fabulously entertaining documentary, Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story, opening February 28 at the Roxie, is a valentine to the iconic singer, dancer, and actress,…
By Gary M. Kramer– Two films about gay teenagers are now available for home viewing. The sweet but slight romcom, Bonus Track, now on demand, is notable for having its…
By Jan Wahl– It is a most particular American phenomena. It can be a giddy social history of our times. It’s a grand, grotesque Hollywood party with a good guest…
By Jewelle Gomez– More than thirty years ago, Curve Magazine (then called Deneuve) did a Valentine’s Day issue for the month of February. The editor invited me to have my…
By Gary M. Kramer– The 27th San Francisco Independent Film Festival will take place February 6–18, 2025, in person at the Roxie and Vogue theaters as well as online. This…
By Jan Wahl– Just when I was beginning to wonder if this was a weak period for movies, two came into my life and they are both a relief from…
By Evelyn C. White– As the official biographer of Alice Walker, I spent nearly a decade researching the art and activism of a writer whose signature work, The Color Purple…
By Evelyn White– January 28, 2025, will mark the 65th anniversary of Zora Neale Hurston’s death. Here’s an excerpt from my book, Alice Walker: A Life (2004) that recounts Alice’s…
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